Weight
Exercise
3
26.
D.
(par. 2.5)
72,000 x .50 = 36,000 pounds continuous TE
120 x 20 = 2,400 pounds
36,000 2,400 = 33,600 pounds of DBP
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27.
A.
(par. 2.4)
3
28.
B.
(par. 2.4a)
The continuous TE is less than the starting TE because
the traction motors of a dieselelectric locomotive will
become damaged if it continues to exert maximum power
for a prolonged time.
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29.
A.
(par. 2.3a)
3
30.
C.
(par. 2.3b)
A dieselelectric locomotive has no trailing wheels; all
wheels are drivers.
LESSON 2
Weight
Exercise
5
1.
A.
(par. 2.12)
1,000 x .50 = 500 short tons
5
2.
C.
(par. 2.12)
850 x .50 = 425 short tons NTL
12,000 425 = 28 +, or 29
5
3.
C.
(par. 2.6)
3
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